NEAIHA Mission Statement

The New England American Industrial Hygiene Association (NEAIHA) serves its members in the following ways:

• Providing accurate and up to date information in the fields of Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental affairs through meetings, seminars, and training sessions that will be of value to its members;

• Promoting the fields of Industrial Hygiene and occupational health and safety to the public and private sectors;

• Serving as a liaison between local membership and AIHA national.

We are always looking for new members and welcome you to join NEAIHA.  If you are currently a member, we encourage your feedback along with any ideas you may for presentations, speakers, or making us and even better organization.

SAVE THE DATE – ALL DAY MEETING!

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 – All Day Technical Meeting and Vendor Showcase

More information to follow. 

We are still looking for speakers.  If you have any suggestions or recommendations on speakers, please contact Paul Webb.

Proposed Change to NEAIHA By-Laws

The Executive Committee has conducted a review of the bylaws and as initially approved a change with regard to the term of the Vendor Liaison.  The proposed change extends the term from one (1) year to two (2) years.  All changes to by-laws are subject to a vote of membership.

The change to the by-laws will read as follows:

Section 11:  The vendor liaison shall serve as the primary contact between NEAIHA and the various vendors that provide services, equipment, and supplies to the EH&S community in the region.  The liaison maintains current vendor information, handles communication with vendors regarding NEAIHA, solicits vendors for meeting sponsorships, and coordinates and runs the vendor exhibit at the annual all-day meeting.  The term of office of the vendor liaison shall be two (2) years.

Please email your vote to Bob Weker at rweker@gmail.com

In addition, a vote will be taken at the June meeting at Anthony’s.

Looking for Candidates for the 2010 Executive Committee

Nominations for the 2010 NEAIHA Executive Committee are now being accepted.  We are looking for professionals who want to get involved in assisting with the growth of the local section.  We are in need of a President-Elect, a Treasurer, and one Director. For more information, please read the Past President's Message or contact Corey Briggs, CIH, CET, CIT at cbriggs@environcorp.com or 617-259-0172.

Emails and Other Communication

We are doing almost all of our communication electronically these days.  Please let us know if you are not receiving email correspondence of if your contact information changes.  Contact NEAIHA Secretary Bob Weker at rweker@gmail.com or rweker@post.harvard.edu with any changes.

2009 NEAIHA Dues 

NEAIHA local section dues for 2009 are due.  Since we are on a fiscal calendar similar to AIHA national we would appreciate you paying dues in a timely manner.  You can pay dues via Memberclicks or by check.  If you are unsure of your membership status contact NEAIHA Secretary Bob Weker at rweker@gmail.com or rweker@post.harvard.edu or at (617) 324-0043.

Free Government Sponsored ABIH Credited Courses on the Web

The AIHA Chicago Section has compiled a list of free online courses from FEMA that can be taken for CM points on the web.  See the list with course links at http://chicagoaiha.org/pubs/Information/Free_IH_courses_with_CM_points.doc

Also click here for a list of the more recent additional courses. Thanks go to Mary Corrigan for bringing this to the Executive Committee’s attention and the Chicago section for allowing us link to them.

AIHA List Serve

The AIHA list serve is good source of IH information and a way to keep abreast of issues confronting industrial hygienists around the country and world.

To subscribe to the AIHAIH-list, send a blank (subject line and message) e-mail message to: aihaih-list-subscribe@YahooGroups.com

Industrial Hygiene Video Educational Tool

Not sure if you have seen this film from AIHA but we thought we’d provide you with a link that can be used to educate employees, management, and the public in general on industrial hygiene. Please feel free to spread the word: mms://wm.dvlabs.com/batv/AIHA_StudentVideo.wmv.
 

NEAIHA Website Consultant/Vendor Listing

Are you a consultant or a vendor who would like to get some valuable exposure to the IH and OHS community in the New England region?  If so, please read the attached correspondence and get your company information posted on the Consultant/Vendor section of the NEAIHA website.

This correspondence also includes information if you would like to sponsor a NEAIHA meeting in 2009.

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